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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.68, 23,396.88 and 9,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.68, 23,396.88 and 9,351.52 is: 14,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.68 : 23,396.88 = 9,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.68/23,396.88 = 9,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.68x = 23,396.88 × 9,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.68x = 218,796,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,796,391.26/15,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.92

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